Emily Stouffer, RN, MSN
Advanced Practice Nurse
Emily has worked with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush since 2006 and as a practicing clinical nurse since 2002. A native of Lockport, Illinois and a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor of science degree in nursing, Emily pursued her masters of science in nursing at the Rush University College of Nursing. At Rush, she studied in the Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program and the Adult Nurse Practitioner Program.
Emily is a member of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, serving as its vice president from 2008-2009 and as president from 2009-2010.
Physicians
Clinical Responsibilities
- Medications management per physician protocol
- Pre-op/post-op teaching
- Provides patient support and postoperative assistance
- Provides phone triage input and output
- Provides patient referrals as needed
- Facilitates documentation for workers’ comp
- Manages in-house patient rounds
- Surgical assistant in the operating room
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing, 2001
Rush University College of Nursing
- Masters of Science, Nursing, 2010
Professional Certifications and Licenses
- Nurse Practitioner, State of Illinois
- Registered Nurse, State of Illinois
- Registered Nurse First Assist
Professional Memberships
- National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
Emily has office hours at the following locations: